Obituary: Kenneth William “Kenny” Erb (Aug. 26, 1937 – Feb. 7, 2012)

He was born Aug. 26, 1937, in Pueblo, Colo., to Henry C. and Ruth E. Erb.

The family moved to San Diego, and then to Junction City, where he grew up.

Kenny enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1956, and was based in Indiana.

While on leave from the service, he married Margaret Marie (“Peggy”)
Caruso, Nov. 1, 1956. They were later based in Colorado and in
California. He was honorably discharged in 1960.

He was employed with the U.S. Forest Service, and then as a tree
faller/bucker. He later worked as a commercial fisherman. He was one of
the top producers of the West Coast Fisheries.

Over the years he leased the F/V Juanita and owned the Sil-Char II,
Kincheloe, Ballad, Sweet Pea, Eddie & Rod and the Pam Bay. He was
part owner of Gold Beach Seafood, Kincheloe Seafood, Chetco Seafood, and
Harbor Ice.

His hobbies included gardening, playing guitar, singing, rafting,
being outdoors, cooking, eating and spending time with the family.

He had many close friends, and will truly be missed by all who knew him.